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GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster in the spotlight
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What’s recently happened? On Monday, June 2, Munster Theatre Company (MTC) held its fourth annual week-long theater camp for middle school students. The camp included tech, acting and dance elements that teach students new to theater about all aspects of putting on a performance. The camp has become a crucial aspect of MTC’s funding and theater outreach, and this year's camp had a...
Michigan City Hosts Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Washington Park
NWI.Life
On Thursday, June 19, the City of Michigan City proudly hosted its third annual Juneteenth celebration at the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park. The event brought together residents of all ages for a day of reflection, entertainment, and unity. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch highlighted the significance of the day, stating, “Juneteenth is about freedom—honoring the past, celebrating the...
Graduation Station 2025
NWI.Life
We are so thrilled to have captured so many different varieties of photos to celebrate 2025 graduates this year. No matter what—we're there to cover these moments in whatever form they take. Caps off to all 2025 grads for perseverance! Don't forget to like, share, and spread the congratulatory word! College Graduations Indiana University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Ivy Tech Community...
Hobart’s Festival Park lights up with Summer Market on the Lake Thursdays
NWI.Life
Hobart’s Summer Market on the Lake returned Thursday nights to Festival Park, running from June 12 through August 28, offering a lively mix of local vendors, live music, family fun, and beautiful lakeside ambiance. Held every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., the market features an eclectic array of baked goods, ethnic and gourmet foods, handmade crafts, jewelry and fresh produce. The...
Latitude Commercial’s Rob Beardsley brings community-focused approach to full-service real estate firm
NWI.Life
Since joining Latitude Commercial last November, Associate Broker Rob Beardsley has been dedicated to making a tangible impact on his community, one property at a time. He views his career at the full-service commercial real estate firm as about more than transactions. For him, it’s about how he can help spur revitalization and growth across the Region. Beardsley’s interest in real estate was...
All About the Girls Part X: Dear Me rewind
NWI.Life
Couldn't make it to this year's All About the Girls event? Get a front-row view at all the energy, highlights, and can't-miss moments in this exciting event rewind! From speeches by empowering women like Sherri Ziller and Sherina Gonzalez to the outpouring of support for Fighting Pretty, All About the Girls Part X is a night to remember.
New Vistas High School Graduation 2025
Portage.Life
"Faith over fear you know? Just don't be afraid and always have faith. I do this for my family. I do this for myself. I do it for my kids and I do it for the people that I don't know; to inspire them and to let them know that it's never too late. Don't give up. You can start today, give up tomorrow, start again the next day. Just always have faith in yourself. Thank you!" -Joseph Rivera "Push...
The ripple effect of All About the Girls
NWI.Life
When GreatNews.Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown began All About the Girls in 2014, it was guided by a need to highlight the women doing incredible things to create a supportive, successful, and encouraging community. After a decade of growth and evolution, this ideal still runs strong. The 10th All About the Girls event saw a new class of inspiring women take the stage, sharing their...
A La Porte County Life in the Spotlight: Karen Waltz
LaPorteCounty.Life
Karen Waltz’s journey to becoming a kindergarten teacher at Indian Trail Elementary School has taught her that it’s never too late to write your own lesson plan in life. When her twin daughters were first starting preschool, the then stay-at-home mom began volunteering at the school’s get-togethers, but Waltz never imagined that stepping into her daughter’s classroom would also be the...
Big Shoulders Fund NWI’s Lisa Gutierrez brings principal’s perspective as she supports local educators
NWI.Life
Lisa Gutierrez carries a wide breadth of experience in education, having served as everything from a substitute teacher to a school principal. She now brings that deep background to the table at Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana, where she is committed to supporting schools and their leaders as they provide a quality, values-based education to students in the Region. Big Shoulders Fund welcomed...
CompressAir provides businesses with a one-stop shop for all their compressed air needs
NWI.Life
CompressAir is a leader in providing compressed air services and products across Northern Indiana, but its capabilities go far beyond simple sales and service. From custom piping solutions to compressor room customization, CompressAir is a true one-stop shop, equipped to design, install, and service a company’s entire air system. A common but often overlooked challenge in system design...
A Michiana Life in the Spotlight: Sunny Kaminski
Michiana.Life
Originally from South Korea, Michiana chef Sunny Kaminski settled in Mishawaka in 1992 when she was just 22 years old after briefly living in North Liberty. She operated Sunny’s Korean Restaurant for just over 30 years before beginning Sunny’s Gourmet Products. When she first came to the United States, Kaminski fell in love with the country. She arrived empty-handed, but she quickly...